Jute also known as ‘Golden Fiber’, is a plant that yields a fiber used for ravaging and rope. Known as the raw material for sacks the world over, jute is truly one of the most versatile fibers gifted to man by nature that finds various uses in the form of Handicrafts. Next to cotton, jute [...]
‘Khadi’ The Fabric of Freedom gets Fashionable
Khadi has now developed into an blaze, spreading speedily, and globally. Khadi is a hand spun cloth, and hand woven. Khadi fabrics are different from handloom in a way that it is completely hand made, whereas yarns for the handloom fabrics are processed at mills. A spinning wheel, the charkha, is used to make the [...]
Care of Chiffon
Silk chiffon is the most delicate among all chiffons. Special care should be taken when wearing chiffon since it has a tendency to snag or tear. Consider the handbags and accessories ragged with the fabric and keep out anything that will cause a encumbrance. This may eliminate jewelry that hangs below the neckline or earrings [...]
Fabric Painting Tips
Painting your fabrics enables you to create one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art or to design some special cushion covers, curtains, or a wall hanging. Here are some tips to paint your fabrics. 1. Experts says that the best fabric for painting on is 100 per cent cotton with a tight weave . But rayons and [...]
Summer Fabrics
You can beat the heat with natural fiber fabrics in summer. Comfort in the hot season depends largely on your fabric choice. To stay cool, dry and comfortable, choose fabrics that are made up of smooth and absorbent fibers. Avoid Spun fibers, or napped, pile or fuzzy fabrics. Go for open, smoother, looser weaves or [...]